Carson
How to say it: KAR-sun · /ˈkɑrsən/
From a Scottish surname, possibly meaning 'son of Carr' or from a place name meaning 'marsh dweller'.
Carson was the 95th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,883 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #156 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #95 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,883 |
| Share of births | 1 in 839 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #156 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 2010s, use has eased only slightly. Still close to that high, gentle slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy, sturdy in tone. Hudson carries a similar rugged current.
Middle names that flow with Carson →
Nicknames
- Cars
Honouring a Carson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Carson is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #401. Ireland: #290.
Famous people named Carson
- Carson Kressley (born 1969)American television personality, fashion designer
- Carson Daly (born 1973)American television and radio personality and producer
- Carson Foster (born 2001)American swimmer
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